Chapter 13, Problem 3RQ

(a)

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Interpretation:

The term amphoteric has to be defined.

(b)

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Interpretation:

The term $K_{\text{w}}$ reaction has to be defined.

(c)

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Interpretation:

The term $K_{\text{w}}$ equilibrium constant has to be defined.

(d)

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Interpretation:

The term $\text{pH}$ has to be defined.

(e)

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Interpretation:

The term $\text{pOH}$ has to be defined.

(f)

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Interpretation:

The term $\text{p}{K}_{\text{w}}$ has to be defined.

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Interpretation:

The condition for a neutral solution at $25°\text{C}$ in terms of $[{\text{H}}^{+}\text{]}$, $\text{pH}$ and relationship between $[{\text{H}}^{+}]$ and $[{\text{OH}}^{-}\text{]}$ and the same for the acidic and basic solutions has to be given.